Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros
Comoros: Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 was 10.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023. ▬ Flat
Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros, 1990–2023
Source: Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in micrograms per cubic meter.
Analysis
The most recent figure for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros is 10.17 micrograms per cubic meter, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 15.5% on the previous year and down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros peaked at 12.69 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001 and was at its lowest, 9.18 micrograms per cubic meter, in 2014.
That places Comoros 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.44 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.89 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.22 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.83 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.35 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.69 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.66 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.18 micrograms per cubic meter | 11.99 micrograms per cubic meter | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.59 micrograms per cubic meter | 9.93 micrograms per cubic meter | 12.04 micrograms per cubic meter | 4 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 151 Lithuania 10.75 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 152 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 10.6 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 153 Saint Lucia 10.43 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 155 Spain 10.08 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 156 Austria 10.03 micrograms per cubic meter compare
- 157 Solomon Islands 9.77 micrograms per cubic meter compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros?
- Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 in Comoros was 10.17 micrograms per cubic meter in 2023, according to Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 12.69 micrograms per cubic meter in 2001.
- What is the lowest particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.18 micrograms per cubic meter in 2014.
- How does Comoros rank for particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017?
- Comoros ranks 154th out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
- Is particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017 rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Particulate matter exposure in 1990 vs. 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Population-weighted average level of exposure to concentrations of suspended particles measuring less than 2.5 microns in diameter. Exposure is measured in micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m³).